Work in a Young Offenders Rehabilitation Centre

Location

Philippines: Tacloban City

Program Summary

Kaya Responsible Travel offers volunteering opportunities at a young offenders rehabilitation center in Tacloban City, Philippines. Volunteers will reach out to children, teens, and young adults who have had a troubled past by helping them change their attitudes and give them a chance at a new way of life. The center cares for and rehabilitates boys between the ages of 14 and 22 who have committed crimes as minors and are waiting for the resolution of their cases in court. Volunteers who become involved in this project serve as role models for the boys and assist the center by engaging in non-formal teaching, organizing sports events, teaching music, creating team-building exercises, assisting with livelihood projects, and sharing any other special skill they may have. At the center, volunteers will help promote honesty through fair play and sports coaching, or cooperation through choreographed dance routines.

Volunteers will stay in a local Filipino community with a homestay family. This experience ...

Program Summary

Kaya Responsible Travel offers volunteering opportunities at a young offenders rehabilitation center in Tacloban City, Philippines. Volunteers will reach out to children, teens, and young adults who have had a troubled past by helping them change their attitudes and give them a chance at a new way of life. The center cares for and rehabilitates boys between the ages of 14 and 22 who have committed crimes as minors and are waiting for the resolution of their cases in court. Volunteers who become involved in this project serve as role models for the boys and assist the center by engaging in non-formal teaching, organizing sports events, teaching music, creating team-building exercises, assisting with livelihood projects, and sharing any other special skill they may have. At the center, volunteers will help promote honesty through fair play and sports coaching, or cooperation through choreographed dance routines.

Volunteers will stay in a local Filipino community with a homestay family. This experience in itself is enriching and gives volunteers the opportunity to immerse themselves in the local life. Filipino families eat a lot of chicken, fish, and rice, as well as exotic native dishes, and homestay families will bring volunteers great insight into Pinoy culture. During the evening, volunteers can meet up and choose from a number of acoustic bars, where they can listen to live music, play pool, and, of course, grab a microphone and join in the national love for karaoke.

Program Highlights

1. Volunteer at a rehabilitation for young male offenders in the Philippines.

Program Duration

2-4 Weeks, 5-8 Weeks, 9-12 Weeks, 3-6 Months

Dates

Projects begin every Saturday.

Qualifications

Experience and passion for working in the community and interacting with the people are needed. Participants must also possess enthusiasm and a willingness to learn about the environment and the place's culture.

Languages

English

Cost in US$:

Please visit website for details.

Cost Includes:

Excursions

Food

Housing

In-country orientation/Training

In-country staff support

Language instruction

Pre-departure orientation/Training

Registration fees

Program Fees Include:

* Accommodation: Single or shared room in a home-stay
* Food: 2 meals per day - Breakfast and Dinner
* Airport pick up and drop off
* Training: Pre-departure pack, On-site Orientation and project induction provided
* Support: 24 hour support from on-site coordinators, access to office in Tacloban City (including free WiFi)
* Excursions: 2 field excursions are included in your visit. Including a detailed tour of our ongoing projects in the local area. Staff can also help plan weekend excursions.

Experience Required

no

Volunteer Types

Community Centers

Community Development

Counseling

Sports

Teaching

Youth

Youth Development

Typical Volunteer

A Kaya volunteer shows enthusiasm, spirit and life to stimulate and bring something new to the residents; love, patience and a listening ear for the people; and a good motivator with a positive and optimistic attitude.

Age Range

18+

This Program is open to

Worldwide Participants.
This Program is also open to Families, Couples and Individuals.